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Taxicab confessions with Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn in ‘Daddio’

By LINDSEY BAHR
Jun 27, 2024 5:30 am - It’s late at night when Dakota Johnson hops into a yellow taxicab at Kennedy airport in the new film “Daddio.” She’s just going home to Manhattan. And her cabdriver (Sean Penn) decides to strike up a conversation that will last the duration of this nearly 100-minute ride. And talk they certainly do.
Kevin Costner sets the table with overstuffed first take on epic ‘Horizon’

By MARK KENNEDY
Jun 27, 2024 5:30 am - “You just gotta keep going” should be the slogan of Kevin Costner’s new Western “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1,” the initial three-hour salvo in what could morph into a four-part epic about the West that could tax even the biggest cowboy fan.
Quantum technology companies set for big tax incentives under new law

By Andrew Adams
Jun 26, 2024 7:13 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday gave final approval to a plan to bolster the state’s tech industry, including an incentives package — backed by $500 million in the state bu...
‘I Am: Celine Dion’ captures the superstar at her most vulnerable

By Chris Kelly
Jun 26, 2024 11:50 am - Celine Dion’s struggles with stiff-person syndrome and her attempts to recover, rehabilitate and return to the stage are the focus of “I Am: Celine Dion,” a documentary streaming on Prime Video by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Irene Taylor that serves as a revealing portrait of the artist.
‘Kinds of Kindness’ is Emma Stone’s latest foray into fearlessness with Yorgos Lanthimos

By JOCELYN NOVECK
Jun 25, 2024 2:46 pm - There’s barely an ounce of joy in Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Kinds of Kindness,” nor is there much beauty. Nor is there any recognizable kindness to speak of — “recognizable” being the operative word here. Which might be the point of the title. Or not.
Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer’s, her son Nick Cassavetes says

Associated Press
Jun 25, 2024 2:32 pm - NEW YORK — Celebrated actor and honorary Academy Award recipient Gena Rowlands is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, her son, filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, has revealed. C...
The play’s the thing in suburban-shot ‘Ghostlight’

By Ty Burr
Jun 24, 2024 1:30 pm - “Ghostlight,” a sincere and somewhat over-tidy modern-day drama that was filmed in Waukegan, Highland Park, Deerfield and several other suburbs, explores love, grief and the healing nature of playacting and their effect on one heartland family.
‘Inside Out 2’ scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records

By JAKE COYLE
Jun 24, 2024 9:32 am - Weekend number two was just as joyous for “Inside Out 2.” The Pixar sequel collected $100 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, setting a new record for an animated movie in its follow-up frame in theaters.
What to stream this week: Camila Cabello, Megan Thee Stallion, Eva Longoria and Celine Dion

Jun 24, 2024 5:30 am - The life and style of fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg is chronicled in a documentary and albums from Megan Thee Stallion and Camila Cabello are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
Which movies and TV shows are casting in Chicago, the suburbs right now?

By Stacker Media
Jun 21, 2024 11:50 am - Whether you’re a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Illinois, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.

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